01 v. t. To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to …
imp. & p. p.
Abhorred; p. pr. & vb. n.
Abhorring
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To shrink back with shuddering from; to regard with horror or detestation; to feel excessive repugnance toward; to detest to extremity; to loathe.“Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” — Rom. xii. 9.
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To fill with horror or disgust.[Obs.]“It doth abhor me now I speak the word.” — Shak.
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To protest against; to reject solemnly.(Canon Law) [Obs.]“I utterly abhor, yea, from my soul Refuse you for my judge.” — Shak.